eNews: Thursday 27th September

Notices to Parents

Letter to Sixth Form parents: History trip to IstanbulPlease see Ian Haworth's Letter to Parents regarding the Sixth Form history trip to Istanbul in the first week of the Easter holidays in 2013. The trip is also open and of great relevance to pupils studying AS Classical Civilisation or Religious Studies.

Letter to Third Form parents: Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's AwardOn 4th October Lt Col Nick David, Director of Activities, will launch to our Third Form the opportunity to attempt the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Please see his letter for further details, and key dates.

Half term sports activities for local childrenWe are delighted to announce an exciting half term holiday sporting programme with coaching camps in Netball, Trampolining and Football. All courses will be run by fully qualified, experienced coaches in a fun and structured environment. Please see our Holiday Courses page for more information; to be added to the sports facilities mailing list please contact our Sports Facilities Manager, Ed Moore, on 01743 280 625 or ejmoore@shrewbury.org.uk.

The 2012 Quod Charity Fashion Show, hosted by Carol SmilliePlease see the details under Forthcoming Events below about this year's Fashion Show that is being held next Saturday (6th October). Hosted by Carol Smillie, tickets are going fast!

The inaugural African Ball in aid of Medic MalawiOn Friday 9th November, we are holding an African-themed ball in Kingsland Hall to raise funds for the 'Shrewsbury School Eye Clinic' at the rural St Andrew's hospital. St Andrew’s serves 50,000 destitute people in Malawi, and also has a Feeding Centre for the malnourished, two schools and an orphanage. Please see our Calendar entry for more information.